Serving 118 students in grades 8-12, Youth & Family Academy Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
80%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
17%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)21-39%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Youth & Family Academy Charter?
The graduation rate of Youth & Family Academy Charter is 21-39%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 78%.
How many students attend Youth & Family Academy Charter?
118 students attend Youth & Family Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Youth & Family Academy Charter students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youth & Family Academy Charter?
Youth & Family Academy Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Youth & Family Academy Charter offer ?
Youth & Family Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Youth & Family Academy Charter part of?
Youth & Family Academy Charter is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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